Taylor County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Wisconsin
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2019 | 21 hrs | 1,908 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 48 hrs | 1,532 (12%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 6 hrs | 1,475 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 7 hrs | 1,412 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 22, 2019 | 18 hrs | 1,375 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Taylor County recorded 102 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Taylor County started July 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 21 hours and leaving up to 1,908 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Taylor County, with 23 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Taylor County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Taylor County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc County | A | 94th |
| Price County | A | 92nd |
| Crawford County | A | 92nd |
| Dane County | A | 92nd |
| Douglas County | A | 91st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Taylor County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Taylor County recorded 102 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Taylor County's reliability grade?
Taylor County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 93rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The worst outage on record started July 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 21 hours and affecting up to 1,908 customers.